2020-12-24, 04:47 PM
The image for the RPI you get from here - just flash it to an SD card or an external USB stick or hard disk (connected to a USB port). Display is any HDMI-compatible display. The RPI uses the micro-HDMI connectors, so you'll have to make sure the HDMI cables you get are compatible on both ends.
I use a touch screen, but I've also got a Logitech K400 keyboard with a touch pad. It works great and it a reasonable size.
GPS pucks easily plug into the RPI USB ports. Another way to do it is to get NMEA0183 or NMEA2000 (GPS, depth, speed, etc.) from your existing MFD and use the appropriate USB adapter for your PI. You can also get a USB SDR module and receive AIS. If you plug too many things like GPS and AIS receiver into your PI you'll start getting power issues, so a good quality powered USB3 hub is recommended. Regardless, make sure you have a high quality power supply for your PI, minimum 4A but preferably more.
Good luck and stay in touch. All of us here were newbies once, and were able to put systems together with the help of the good people on this forum.
I use a touch screen, but I've also got a Logitech K400 keyboard with a touch pad. It works great and it a reasonable size.
GPS pucks easily plug into the RPI USB ports. Another way to do it is to get NMEA0183 or NMEA2000 (GPS, depth, speed, etc.) from your existing MFD and use the appropriate USB adapter for your PI. You can also get a USB SDR module and receive AIS. If you plug too many things like GPS and AIS receiver into your PI you'll start getting power issues, so a good quality powered USB3 hub is recommended. Regardless, make sure you have a high quality power supply for your PI, minimum 4A but preferably more.
Good luck and stay in touch. All of us here were newbies once, and were able to put systems together with the help of the good people on this forum.